Open House at the SOCWA Gardens
ARBORFEST….WITH COMPOST!
OPEN HOUSE AT THE SOCWA GARDENS
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013 – From 9:30 am to Noon – Drop in any time
3910 W. Webster Rd., Royal Oak between Coolidge Ave. & Greenfield Rd.,
OUTDOOR OPEN HOUSE WITH TENT – RAIN OR SHINE
REGISTRATION: LFDean@aol.com
Demonstrations throughout the morning:
ReLeaf Michigan bareroot trees and shrubs (ReleafMichigan.blogspot.com)
- Tree mulching demonstrations – Tree mulch available for pickup, courtesy of Paul’s Tree Service
- Tour the Native Landscape Education Site – Native shrubs for biodiversity….why not a biohedge?
- Composting demos by Master Composters; compost bin choices
- Using compost for a pest-free garden…and more!
- Core aeration for the lawn…with compost demonstration by Total Lawn Care Inc.,
Endorsed by the Michigan Green Industry Association through the Healthy Lawn Care Program for Watershed Protection
Sponsored by SOCWA, The Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority (www.socwa.org)
Activities presented by SOCWA Master Composter Volunteers